Our office posts other international study opportunities as they become available. 

Costa Rica Global Learning Program - Sustainability and Culture

UPEI has done programs in the past in collaboration with Costa Rica Global Learning Program and they have been amazing! Now, they are offering a course that will take place virtually and then in-person in Costa Rica during the winter reading week.

The open-enrolment short-term program specifically designed for Canadian students is titled: Sustainability and Culture, scheduled for the Winter Reading Week 2025. Here is a quick summary of the program:

• Who: Currently enrolled Canadian post-secondary students, aged 18+ 
• What: 45 hours of learning across 6 weeks - 5 weeks of virtual learning and 9-days in Costa Rica (eligible for 3-transfer credits through our local university of record)
• When: Virtual classes + pre-departure modules (17 hours): Jan 20 - Feb 2 (one 3 hour class per week), program in Costa Rica: February 22 to March 2, 2025 (28 contact hours)
• How: Students can apply between September 3rd to November 15th through the following steps:
  1. Pay the program deposit through WeTravel: https://tri.ps/1TZcN (note: this deposit is 100% refundable prior to November 15th or for any student who is not accepted in the program)
     • Students who apply before October 15 will receive an automatic $300 early bird discount 
     • Students who are previous GLP program participants will receive an automatic $300 alumni discount (can be combined with early bird discount
  2. Complete the program application (to be emailed upon receipt of program deposit)
  3. Schedule a one-on-one advising call with the GLP team (scheduling link to be emailed upon successful review of the program application)

Summary of program details and costs
Comprehensive brochure about the program

More information about the program can be found at the following:

WeTravel program booking page
Website: https://www.globallearningprograms.com/short-term 

Opportunities to work and study in Japan

Japan Exchange & Teaching Program (JET)

If you are planning to apply for this year's JET Programme cycle, the Montreal JET Desk for Quebec/Atlantic will be holding a special Online Application Clinic covering essential topics, including:

• Writing a convincing essay
• Obtaining strong reference letters from the right referees
• Preparing for an eventual interview

The special workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 5:00–6:00 pm Eastern Time.

Pre-register by filling out this form and you will receive a Zoom link one week prior to the workshop.

Don’t forget that the deadline for the 2025 JET Programme cycle is November 14, 2024, for a departure to Japan in Summer 2025! 

Teach Learn, Live in Japan through the JET Programme.
Information can be found here: https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jet.html 
East coast applicants fall under the jurisdiction of the Montreal JET Desk at the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal.

Further details of the program can be found at https://jetprogramme.ca 

Successful applicants will receive airfare to and from Japan, as well as a fully paid government-funded position for at least one year, with opportunity to extend.

To be eligible, candidates need to have Canadian citizenship (not permanent residency) and have a Bachelor's degree in any field. A perfect time to apply is during your senior year!

The Application portal opens in September and closes mid-November. Application results are released in January, with interviews in late-January to mid-February. Interview results are released in late March to early April. Placements are released in May, and Orientation and Training Sessions will begin in June-July. JET scholars will depart for Japan at the end of July to early August.

* You do NOT need to be able to speak Japanese to take part in the JET programme, though they encourage you to study Japanese before and during your stay. 

MEXT Scholarships to Study In Japan 

(Undergraduate and Graduate Opportunities Available)

In the case of UPEI, most applicants would be aiming for the Research Students Scholarship, which means that even if you only have basic Japanese skills, if your study plan doesn’t require Japanese, you are eligible to apply and will not be at a disadvantage.

There are three main scholarships available:

1. Japanese Studies Students -> Candidates must possess the necessary language proficiency to receive instruction in Japanese. All classes are in principle taught in Japanese. 
   • Application Period: from early January to early February
2. Undergraduate Students -> Candidates must possess good basic Japanese language proficiency, and if they intend to apply to a program taught in Japanese, they should be at a level sufficient to receive instruction in Japanese. 
   • Application Period: from mid-April to late May
3. Research Students -> Candidates should have sufficient English or Japanese language proficiency to complete the selected program. Those planning on doing their research in Japanese or those who need Japanese to conduct their research (data gathering, readings, interviews, etc.) should be proficient in the language. If the graduate studies are expected to be carried out in English, they only need proficiency in English, with no Japanese required to be eligible. 
   • Application Period: from mid-April to early May

For more information: https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/scholarships.html 

Insight Global Education

Insight takes students out of the classroom and delivers a truly unique learning experience in diverse locations.

The Insight Global Education Semester Abroad program allows students to earn transferable credits while participating in hands-on internships with our partner organizations in Thailand and Uganda. 

Read more in the Insight Global Education flyer.

Their educational travel programs challenge participants to think about how the world works and how their own actions, either directly or indirectly, impact our complex society. Their global education programs combine immersion, experience and inquisition, taking place in what is often described as non-traditional locations. They encourage youth to engage, learn and question the world around them.

Insight embraces a different model of learning. All programs are designed and delivered in partnership with local organizations, institutions and individuals, ensuring your impact is sustainable.

For more information, please visit the Insight Global Education website. 

Language for Life - Spanish in Seville

A "new" in-person program for learning Spanish is being offered in Seville, Spain through Language For Life.

Read more about this opportunity on the Language for Life website.

They offer 2- to 6-week courses in the following areas:

1. Transatlantic Seville - Discover where, why and how one of the first transatlantic cultures originated, and what impact it had on the world.
2. Andalusian Gastronomy - Explore how different cuisines and types of food define Spanish culture, identity and customs.
3. Spanish and Hispanic Literature - Travel through time and space by diving into the literary works of Spanish and Hispanic novelists, poets and writers.
4. Language Courses (All levels) - Brush up on your Spanish language skills or start from scratch - all while immersed in the local culture.
5. Spanish through Art - Build your language skills while learning about classic and contemporary works of art from Spain and Latin America.